Texas A&M University news release
Advances in HIV treatment have transformed what was once a fatal diagnosis into a manageable chronic condition. Today, children living with HIV are surviving — and increasingly thriving — into adolescence and adulthood.
But that success has brought an unexpected and largely overlooked consequence: a rising risk of obesity. This risk is exacerbated by a common treatment for HIV, which prevents further spread of the virus but can also lead to weight gain.
A new study highlights a critical gap in global health research and care. There are currently no evidence-based and clinic-based weight management programs designed specifically for children living with HIV.
Read the full news release here.
Source : Texas A&M University
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